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A unique three-day festival – The Kabir Festival

Written on 12 Nov, 2009 at 11:59 in Events | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

The unique three-day event, The Kabir Festival explores the life, music and poetry of the saint-poet Kabir Das.... (Continue reading)

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Diwali: the festival of lights, sweets and fireworks

Written on 17 Oct, 2009 at 10:00 in Festivals, Headline | viewed times and users have made 1 comment so far
Diwali: the festival of lights, sweets and fireworks

Every wondered why we celebrate Diwali?... (Continue reading)

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Attractive discounts at malls fail to lure buyers because of swine flu pandemic

Written on 30 Sep, 2009 at 11:37 in Lifestyle | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

It's festival time and you'd expect people shopping at various outlets in the city that are offering goods at throwaway prices. ... (Continue reading)

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City Malayalees to celebrate Thiru Onam today

Written on 2 Sep, 2009 at 12:18 in Lifestyle | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

Around four lakh Malayalees across the city are geared up to celebrate Thiru Onam, the biggest and most important festival of Kerala, on September 2.... (Continue reading)

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Ganesh mandals cancel Dahi Handi celebrations

Written on 12 Aug, 2009 at 12:44 in Know Your City | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

In line with government’s stringent measures to check the spread of swine flu, socio-religious bodies are taking voluntary steps to check the viral disease.... (Continue reading)

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Prices of Ganesh idols are set to go up this festival

Written on 20 Jul, 2009 at 11:37 in News | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

Sakaal Times: Ganapati devotees will have to shell out more this year to bring their favorite deity into their homes as the idol prices are expected to shoot up because of shortage of artisans and high prices of the raw... (Continue reading)

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Korean Film festival from July 20 to July 24

Written on 17 Jul, 2009 at 10:59 in Events | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

Times of India: Contemporary films from some of the most acclaimed directors from South Korea will make it to Pune early next week. ... (Continue reading)

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Festival of Full Moon: Guru Poornima

Written on 7 Jul, 2009 at 17:48 in Festivals, Headline | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far
Festival of Full Moon: Guru Poornima

Guru Poornima, one of the most auspicious festivals celebrated in India in full glory and dedication falls in the month of ‘Ashad’ month of the Hindu calendar, between July and August. This day is particularly observed on a full moon.... (Continue reading)

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Shamiana Short Film Festival

Written on 25 Jun, 2009 at 12:41 in Movies | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

Indian Express: They have been there, won applauds and garnered praises and now they will be in the city. The Shamiana Short Film Club puts together critically acclaimed films for a public screening.... (Continue reading)

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“Holi” – a festival of colours, children and love

Written on 10 Mar, 2009 at 10:00 in Festivals, Headline | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far
“Holi” – a festival of colours, children and love

“Holi”, more commonly known as the festival of colours, is celebrated on the first full moon in the month of Falgun in the Hindu calendar. It is a celebration to welcome the season of spring – the season for the... (Continue reading)

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